Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
720 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
18 |
Most common nationality |
Spanish |
Ratio of local students to international students |
95% local students 5% international students |
Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Native or international with command of the language and accreditations |
Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French and Galician language |
Max. number of students per class |
• Child education: 20 students
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Average number of students per class |
22 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology is used constantly in the classroom. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
We work with a HyFlex model and we have incorporated high resolution 360º cameras with mobile tripods, microphones, receivers and SMART screens in all classrooms to teach classes in person or remotely. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes.
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How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Because, in addition to religion, we have civic education as an option. |
External examinations or assessments available |
Language exams: Cambridge and Alliance Française
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Results in these examinations |
Excellent results, all years, in Cambridge exams
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Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Half an hour or an hour depending their age. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Between 98% and 100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
Specific workshops to improve reading and writing, attention, social skills, verbal and numerical logical reasoning. Students have technological, manipulative resources…, incorporating gamification in the methodology and attending to their different learning styles. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The Guidance Department guides teachers to detect posible cases of gifted and talented students and guides them in the development of Enrichment Programs. At the same time, it guides families to accompany and guide them during their children’s schooling. At School, the Renzulli Model is followed. The School Counselors carry out Enrichment Workshops in the classroom to encourage creativity and help students find emotional balance. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Two psychologists, one for infant and primary and one for secondary and high school |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Nursery school: interview with the family
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Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, it depends on the age. In nursery school throughout the year and the rest of the students until the month of January unless it is an exceptional case. |
School start time |
9:30 a.m |
School finish time |
5.30 p.m. |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
Yes, 12 routes |
School provided lunches |
Yes, food and snack |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, we adapt to any intolerance or allergy |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Guitar, violin, piano, percussion, dance, rhythmic gymnastics, figure skating, robotics, morning care, football, fencing, swimming, volleyball, paddle tennis, choir. |
Sports activities included |
Gymnastics |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, football, fencing and volleyball |
Facilities at the school |
Library, maker space, laboratory, music and film room, psychomotricity classroom |
Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor sports center and gym, courts for basketball, football, volleyball, mini basketball court, green areas. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We are a private, secular school, the only international one in the province of Pontevedra.
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Teaching approach of the school |
The strategic areas and actions for the SEK schools, for 2021 and beyond, will focus on the agreed strategic areas in the Future Learning Model (FLM) , which was the result of a collaborative process involving people from across the SEK schools and the wider SEK community.
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